Title:  Landfill Waste Water Technician

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

What's on offer

• Permanent Full-time opportunities with potential for overtime based onsite with early morning starts

• Opportunity to work in a high performing and collaborative team

• Opportunity to grow your career within a secure waste industry

What you'll be responsible for

• Civil and site labouring duties

• Work with heavy machinery and systems 

• Install and maintain leachate management infrastructure and equipment 

• Conduct inspections of leachate systems and measure leachate levels according to equipment requirements once built

• Schedule pump maintenance, contractor services, and general site maintenance tasks 

• Report leachate system issues in compliance with site safety requirements 

• Collaborate with Field Supervisor to optimise leachate recirculation and management processes

What you'll need to be successful

• Full QLD drivers license

• Experience in working with waste disposal, leachate or gas extraction will be beneficial

• Trade qualification or background in mechanical, plumbing or welding highly regarded 

• Field work and infield manual labour experience

• Relevant high risk work licences (working at heights, confined space, rigging & dogging, excavator, dozer, skid steer roller, moxy, forklift etc)  all highly regarded

• Operation of heavy machinery qualification/experience in an industrial environment beneficial

• Working knowledge of pumps and associated equipments

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and rectify pump issues

• Intermediate computer skills (Google suite, Microsoft suite)

• A strong focus on health and safety

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites.  We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.